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Old 10-27-2009, 02:52 PM
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Has anyone here had a problem with their camaro doors not closing properly?. I think is the hinges that are messed up.I have to lift the door in order to close them properly.is there somekind of kit to repair them.
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Old 10-27-2009, 02:58 PM
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The door bushings are worn out. Common problem with any vehicle.

TDS (Top Down Solutions) has a nice beefy kit to repair them, but it's pricey. The standard replacement bushings from the auto parts store will work just fine.
 
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Old 10-27-2009, 03:38 PM
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From the weight of the door, the top bushings have a tendency to wear out before the bottoms do.
This is what you need for the top hinge: Top Hinge Pins
The bottom hinge uses the normal long slide pin/bushing set found at auto supply stores.
 
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Old 10-27-2009, 07:18 PM
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Thats friggen brilliant! Where were those 3 years ago when I did mine? I had to tack weld my pin in place because the hole was so egged out!
 
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Old 10-27-2009, 11:05 PM
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hey thanks i think i will try those on the link. My brother and I were getting ready to take saw the doors completely off and put new hinges , but this sounds like its alot less work, not to mention the hinges are expensive.
 
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Old 10-27-2009, 11:18 PM
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And you don't really wanna open that can o' worms, the hinges are welded to the doors.
 
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